When our oldest kids were two, I remember a mom asking me about "the terrible twos", and if Eason was acting up a lot recently, but he hadn't been. Later she showed me an article explaining the terrible twos, and why it was common behavior for two year olds who are having difficulty with the increased expectations that are placed on them relatively suddenly, because of their increased speech development.

Romney critics are concerned that he cannot possibly understand the plight of the average American. Romney supporters think his personal success is an asset for a president. Both positions are short sighted.

Personal success does not translate into an ability to implement good policy. I wouldn't want a president who treats the country like a corporate acquisition.

You don't need to have lived like the average American in order to be empathetic to them, or be able to implement policies that protect and enable them.